Strategic Economic Development Lead

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 127,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career progression

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty is seeking an experienced Economic Development Lead to drive place-based economic growth across the Campbelltown LGA. This role leads design and delivery of programs that support local business, attract investment and build a resilient workforce.

Collaborating with Council, industry, education and government partners, you will shape a future-ready economy that puts people and place at the centre.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications (undergraduate degree minimum) in land use planning, urban/regional planning, economics, economic development, business, public policy, geography or related field.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating economic development projects/policies.
• Experience with land-use planning concepts and related policy analysis.
• Strong engagement with small businesses, developers, educational institutions and business networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop economic development policies and provide strategic direction.
• Drive business engagement through workshops and capability-building programs.
• Lead activation initiatives with stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Undertake economic research and analysis to inform Council strategies.
• Develop and implement workforce development strategies with education and industry partners.
• Manage economic development databases and engagement records.
• Provide expert commentary on Development Applications (DAs) and Planning Proposals (PPs).
• Build relationships with local Chamber of Commerce and business networks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Economic analysis

Policy development

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree minimum

Tools

PowerBI

GIS

CRM platforms

Job description

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty is seeking an experienced Economic Development Lead to drive place-based economic growth across the Campbelltown LGA. This role leads design and delivery of programs that support local business, attract investment and build a resilient workforce.

Collaborating with Council, industry, education and government partners, you will shape a future-ready economy that puts people and place at the centre.